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EPISODE · Nov 4, 2025 · 50 MIN

Thinking of Building a Home in Perth? Watch This First with Ben Caine

from That Backyard Property Podcast · host Michael Killiner

In this episode of That Backyard Property Pod, we dive deep into the intricacies of home construction with award-winning architect Ben Caine, founder of Leanhaus Architecture. Ben shares his thoughts on the current construction industry, key pain points like cost, time, and quality, and his approach to better building standards through the concept of passive houses. He talks about the importance of adaptability in home design, discusses the pitfalls of the traditional architectural process, and emphasises the significant shifts required in architectural education. Ben also provides personal insights from his diverse career journey and sheds light on the crucial role of family and personal satisfaction in his professional life. General advice only and not personal advice. CRN 485467--------------------------------------Follow the podcastSubscribe to my channel: / @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ThatBackyardPropertyPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit my website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://tuskfinance.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on social media:Facebook: /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@tuskfinancemk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@mortgageswmichael⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: /⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@michaelkilliner⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠--------------------------------------Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Current State of the Construction Industry00:53 Meet the Guest: Ben Caine01:28 What Home Means to an Architect03:52 Challenges in Building and Education11:05 Understanding Passive House Design18:55 Dual Occupancy and Future-Proofing Homes24:45 Building a Second Home: A Success Story26:54 Current Challenges in the Construction Industry28:13 Addressing Construction Pain Points: Cost, Time, and Quality29:31 Choosing Between Builder and Custom Routes32:18 The Importance of Builder Partnership from the Start34:21 Architectural Industry Secrets and Fixed Price Contracts39:43 Personal Journey: From Dissatisfaction to Success42:59 Parenting and Life Lessons46:28 Pride in Professional and Personal Achievements49:25 Conclusion and Final Thoughts--------------------------------------Music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-dayLicense code: UVSF5JTJM8QUZNXZProduced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podwave Studios⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠#Australianproperty #perthproperty #propertyinvestment #MichaelKilliner #MelbourneProperty #PodwaveStudios

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